The nurse is discussing negativism with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How
should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
A) Reprimand the child and give a 15 minute "time out"
B) Maintain a permissive attitude for this behavior
C) Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior
D) Assert authority over the child through limit setting - answers-C
The nurse is talking by telephone with a parent of a 4 year-old child who has
chickenpox. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate teaching by the
nurse?
A) Chewable aspirin is the preferred analgesic
B) Topical cortisone ointment relieves itching
C) Papules, vesicles, and crusts will be present at one time
D) The illness is only contagious prior to lesion eruption - answers-C
The nurse is assigned to a client who has heart failure . During the morning
rounds the nurse sees the client develop sudden anxiety, diaphoresis and dyspnea.
The nurse
,auscultates, crackles bilaterally. Which nursing intervention should be performed
first?
A) Take the client's vital signs
B) Place the client in a sitting position with legs dangling
C) Contact the health care provider
D) Administer the PRN anti anxiety agent - answers-B
The nurse is caring for a toddler with atopic dermatitis. The nurse should instruct
the
parents to
A) Dress the child warmly to avoid chilling
B) Keep the child away from other children for the duration of the rash
C) Clean the affected areas with tepid water and detergent
D) Wrap the child's hand in mittens or socks to prevent scratching - answers-D
A recovering alcoholic asked the nurse, "Will it be ok for me to just drink at special
family gatherings?" Which initial response by the nurse would be best?
A) "A recovering person has to be very careful not to lose control, therefore,
confine your
drinking just at family gatherings."
,B) "At your next AA meeting discuss the possibility of limited drinking with your
sponsor."
C) "A recovering person needs to get in touch with their feelings. Do you want a
drink?"
D) "A recovering person cannot return to drinking without starting the addiction
process
over." - answers-D
In taking the history of a pregnant woman, which of the following would the nurse
recognize as the primary contraindication for breast feeding?
A) Age 40 years
B) Lactose intolerance
C) Family history of breast cancer
D) Uses cocaine on weekends - answers-D
The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which
nursing intervention is appropriate for this child?
A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment.
B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed.
C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort
, D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN. - answers-A
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the
following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
A) Height and weight percentiles vary widely
B) Growth pattern appears to have slowed
C) Recumbent and standing height are different
D) Short term weight changes are uneven - answers-A
The parents of a 2 year-old child report that he has been holding his breath
whenever he has temper tantrums. What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Teach the parents how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Recommend that the parents give in when he holds his breath to prevent anoxia
C) Advise the parents to ignore breath holding because breathing will begin as a
reflex
D) Instruct the parents on how to reason with the child about possible harmful
effects - answers-C
The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room. Which statement suggests
that the problem is acute angina?